Corporate M&A Partner

A law firm seeks an experienced Corporate M&A Partner with a strong background in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). This role is ideal for a senior attorney with at least 8 years of experience managing complex corporate transactions and leading M&A deals. The position requires expertise in drafting and negotiating transaction documents, advising on corporate governance, and managing cross-functional due diligence teams. The successful candidate will join a collaborative, fully remote, and merit-based firm that values work-life balance and offers flexibility.

Duties:

• M&A Transaction Leadership:

  • Lead M&A transactions from inception to closing, ensuring all steps are executed efficiently and client objectives are met.
  • Oversee and manage due diligence teams, assessing transaction risks and identifying opportunities.
  • Provide strategic advice on corporate governance matters, including entity formation, joint ventures, and licensing arrangements.

• Document Drafting and Negotiation:

  • Draft, review, and negotiate key transaction documents, including stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, merger agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
  • Advise clients on complex agreements such as credit agreements, redemption agreements, IP license agreements, and secondment agreements.

• Client Management & Business Development:

  • Manage a portable client base, generating at least $250,000 in annual revenue.
  • Develop and implement business strategies to attract and retain clients.
  • Build long-term client relationships and provide proactive, value-added legal guidance.

• Corporate Governance:

  • Advise clients on corporate governance issues, including entity structures, joint ventures, and regulatory compliance.
  • Work closely with client’s executive teams to develop and implement corporate strategies that align with their business goals.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in M&A and general corporate law.
• Prior experience in an AmLaw 200 firm or similar high-level law firm environment.
• Strong leadership and deal management skills, with a proven ability to handle complex transactions.
• A portable book of business generating at least $250,000 in annual revenue, or a demonstrated business development plan.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex M&A transaction documents and providing corporate governance advice.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a remote, team-oriented environment.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed and in good standing with the relevant state bar.

Skills:

• Expertise in M&A transactions, corporate governance, and general corporate law matters.
• Exceptional negotiation and drafting skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage complex legal documents.
• Strong business acumen and client management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a remote, flexible work environment and deliver high-quality results without the constraints of traditional billable hour quotas.

Benefits:

• 100% remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• No minimum billable hour quotas, offering a better work-life balance.
• Transparent and equitable compensation model where partners retain 80-90% of collected client revenue.
• Collaborative, merit-based work environment with opportunities for career advancement and recognition.
• Focus on professional growth with access to industry-leading technology and support.

This renowned legal firm is based in Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, New York and Washington, D.C. The firm's areas of specialization are bankruptcy and Chapter 11 restructuring, employment and labor, corporate and business services, government, franchise and distribution, entrepreneurial and start-up services, insurance and risk management, intellectual property, interactive environment, real estate, tax, litigation and dispute resolution, securities, technology and regulatory law and compliance. The firm believes that the clients are better served through a strong collaboration of talented lawyers working in tandem.